title: [To know to change: the nurses of the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI) and their relationship with the Evidence Based Practise (EBP) and Nursing Research].
abstract: To promote the development of a culture and a professional practice based on "evidence of effectiveness", the IOSI Nursing Officer instituted a specific Unit which decided to establish its own lines of action based on the results of an internal investigation conducted among nurses employed within IOSI, with reference to the model of action research. In July 2010, a semi-structured questionnaire self compiled was sent to all nurses to find out their opinions and experiences on EBP and nursing research, to recognize their proposals, and willingness to be part of an internal network. 63 out of 98 questionnaire were filled in. Several nurses have knowledge and experience in these fields, but change their professional behavior especially under pressure from the external environment, rather than by autonomous choice. They consider EBP substantially useful, but difficult to implement especially without their direct involvement. Two third of the sample have felt the need of EBP during their professional activity and there is a general willingness to develop nursing research (56%) and/or play an active role of "referent" on these issues within own Unit (35%). The survey showed that at IOSI there is a favorable substrate for EBP and nursing research (for basic knowledge and availability). The data collected have served to define internal lines of action in a narrow relationship with the clinical areas, according to the model of action research. It is a process that requires vision, coordinated efforts, perseverance and time.
authors.affiliation: Responsabile Ufficio Sviluppo e Ricerca Infermieristica IOSI, Bellinzona, Svizzera. Correspondence: Dario.Valcarenghi@eoc.ch.
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Valcarenghi
authors.forename: Carla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pedrazzani
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bianchi
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013557:Switzerland